AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE GUIDE TO THEATRE AND MEMBER EVENTS Volume 2 • Issue 6

LIVING Summer Issue 2012 • Volume 1 • ISSue 1

LifetimeMorningside Ministries Magazine

PLUS: Awards Memorable EventsAlvin LoewenbergMorningside CommunitiesBuilding A Legacy of Care: Contributors Menger SpringsExpansionmmLearn.org:A User’s Perspective Social Media:Stay ConnectedVolunteer AuxiliaryOASIS:New LocationSafety News And More!

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INSIDE 2 Awards 3 Memorable Events 5 Alvin Loewenberg: A Biography 6 The Manor 7 Chandler Estate 8 The Meadows 9 Menger Springs 10 Menger Springs Cottages 11 Recent Contributions 16 mmLearn.org 18 Social Media News 18 Chaplain’s Corner 19 OASIS 19 Manor Volunteer Auxiliary 19 Safety News

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AwARDS

SHIRLEy JEFFREy Best In ShowMorningside Ministries at The Meadows 87 year old resident Shirley Jeffrey wins Best in Show and first Place honors from the LeadingAge of Texas Art is Ageless Contest and Exhibit for her oil and acrylic painting titled “My Friend Tom” of fellow resident Tom Kirby.

Shirley was born in Seattle, washington in 1925. After high school, Shirley worked as a drafter for Boeing and later for a ship building company at a time when there were not many women drafters. Shirley soon discovered that she was fascinated with the human face and took up portraiture. Shirley states that “portraiture caught my imagination when I discovered that I could actually capture a person’s recognizable likeness on canvas. This passion has continued through the years when I studied with several noted portrait artists.”

ROBERT KESL Appreciation AwardMr. Robert Kesl, Advancement Associate at Morningside Ministries receives an Appreciation Awardfrom Maria well isch, Vice President of Corporate Training at mmLearn.org, for his outstanding support and numerous years of service.

GENE DRISCH Customer Service AwardGene Drisch has worked with Morningside Ministries at Menger Springs since the doors first opened to this new community in 2004. He works in resident services as a vehicle driver but

he is much more. Gene is a true ambassador of not only Morningside Ministries’ mission of “Caring For Those Who Cared For Us,” he is also a true friend to all people with whom he comes into contact. Gene is always ready with a joke or funny story to lift the spirits of those around him. He is well-known throughout the entire three-campus organization not only for his hard work and commitment, but also for his warm personality and upbeat manner. Gene is a true ambassador.

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1100 Grand Blvd.Boerne, Texas 78006

(830) 816-4400

602 Babcock Rd.San Antonio, Texas 78201

(210) 731-1000

Manor1510 Howard St.

San Antonio, Texas 78212(210) 737-5100

730 Babcock Rd.San Antonio, Texas 78201

(210) 734-1155

Cowboy Breakfast at The MeadowsOur residents love the annual Cowboy Breakfast at The Meadows. we serve the kind of breakfast that “real cowboys” only dream about...smoked sausage and eggs, biscuits a mile high and stacked pancakes ready for your favorite maple syrup. Live country music sets the mood for “toe tapping” and line dancing, while families, friends, and staff laugh and tell stories. Be sure to saddle up and come to our next Cowboy Breakfast in February 2013!

2012 Senior Games walk A Success!Thank you to everyone who participated in the Texas State Senior Games 2012. Our Meadows resident, Rev. Harris Shinn, carried the ceremonial torch commencing the Games at Brackenridge Park in San Antonio.

“Congratulations on a very professionally executed Senior Games. This was a very positive first experience for me. From my vantage point, everything was very well planned and executed. Your volunteers and staff deserve a bonus for being so very friendly and helpful. They were outstanding.”

~ George Moore Senior Games participant

Spirit of ‘45A special ‘Thank you’ goes out to VITAS for making it possible for the “Times Square Kiss” statue to make a stop at Morningside Ministries at The Manor during its nationwide tour. Our residents, many of whom were wwII Veterans and Spouses of Veterans, were truly moved by this prestigous event.

The replica is a six-foot version of the twenty-foot sculpture in San Diego Harbor. It is now the symbol for Spirit of ’45 Day, a national day of remembrance honor ing the men and women of America’s ‘Greatest Generation’ each year on the second Sunday in August.

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MIKE NOVAK Board Leadership Award

As the current C h a i r o f Mornings ide Ministries Board of Directors and a member of the Board s ince 2005, Mike Novak

has made a significant contribution ensuring that the organization remains on a sound financial and management foundation well into this century. Specifically, Mr. Novak had a leadership role in two important organizational initiatives. The first is the development and implementation of a strategic plan. The second initiative is a major fundraising campaign in which he helped raise a significant amount of charitable contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Mike Novak is the founder and CEO of a construction management and energy solutions firm, industries in which he has more than 30 years experience.

In addition to these great accomplishments, Mr. Novak has a long record of public service in the community that includes serving as a member of the County Commissioners Court, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, and Chairman of the Board of the local public television station. Indeed, Mr. Novak’s public service has left an indelible mark on the economic future of the San Antonio metro area. His extensive commitment of time and talent to Morningside Ministries will have a lasting impact on the lives of many older adults in the San Antonio community for many decades to come.

MEMORABLE EVENTS

LeadingAge Texas 2012 Awards Programwww.LeadingAgeTexas.org

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Fiesta at Chandler EstateGreat food, great fun and great entertainment was had by all at the Annual Fiesta Celebration at Chandler Estate. with the Honorable Rey Feo at hand and the Fiesta King, our residents enjoyed a “mini’ set-up of the downtown flavor of Fiesta in San Antonio. we were so glad the weather held out! Let’s do it again next year!

Fiesta at The Meadowswith a loud grito, Spanish for a celebratory shout, the annual Fiesta celebration at The Meadows was off to a roaring start. In addition to the fiesta decorations and music, our residents enjoyed an international twist on Mexican food and beverages. Dancing and merriment rounded out the festivities.

Classic Car Showat The Meadowson June 16, 2012, morningside Ministries at the Meadows had the pleasure of hosting the 8th Annual “Classic Car Show.” In collaboration with the San Antonio Classic Thunderbird Club, classic cars were viewed by residents and visitors from the community in San Antonio. This year twelve classic Ford Thunderbirds made in 1955, 1956, and 1957 were on display. The cars were unique, highly polished and perfect. Also featured was a Ford Model A and a Dodge Viper. Our residents always look forward to this show because for a few short hours it takes them back in time to reminisce, “Those were the days.”

Volunteering atSt. Mark’s Episcopal ChurchHats off to our Morningside Ministries’ residents and staff for taking time out of their busy schedules to volunteer at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church during Lent. From welcoming guests and serving meals, to cleaning and prepping for the next guest, Morningside Ministries’ volunteers gave their all to support this extremely worthy cause.

“This prestigious opportunity to be a part of a worthy cause with The Episcopal Diocese of West Texas truly emcompasses our mission statement, “Caring For Those Who Cared For Us.” ~Alvin Loewenberg

MEMORABLE EVENTS

Rey Feo LXIV VisitsRichard Ojeda, San Antonio Fiesta Rey Feo LXIV, visited M o r n i n g s i d e M i n i s t r i e s ’ communities to spread the Fiesta spirit. Rey Feo Ojeda and his Court joyfully met residents at The Meadows, The Manor-Kaulbach, The Manor Healthcare

and Chandler Estate. All residents received Fiesta medals and those with birthdays received Fiesta medals exclusive to Rey Feo Ojeda’s Court! Everyone had a great time sharing good food, laughter and that Morningside Spirit!

As the President of Morningside Ministries, Alvin Loewenberg is responsible for the administration and management of the 650-employee organization that serves over 800 older adults daily. He provides leadership and guidance for the company and staff advancing its mission and purpose to provide a caring community for older adults.

21 yearsof ServiceDuring his 21-year tenure at Morningside Ministries, Mr. Loewenberg has led the organization through enormous growth and change, including the development of a state-of-the-art continuing care ret i rement community in Boerne, the development of the Elizabeth McGown Training Institute in San Antonio and The Georgie Briscoe Resource Center in Uvalde. He is currently leading the organization through a long-term, strategic planning process. Mr. Loewenberg earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics from Millsaps College, an M.B.A. Degree from

Delta State University and a Master of Divinity Degree from Emory University.

LeadingAge As a past Chair of LeadingAge Texas, Mr. Loewenberg was presented with the LeadingAge Texas “Award of Honor.” This highest award presented by LeadingAge recognizes individuals for their distinctive leadership, support, integrity and involvement at state and national levels in promoting the welfare of older adults. He has also been the recipient of the organization’s “Award of Merit” and represents Texas in the Public Policy Forum at the national level of LeadingAge. A premier association promoting research and services for seniors, LeadingAge is comprised of six thousand not-for-profit organizations in the United States and hundreds of businesses and aging service organizations in 30 countries world-wide.Recently, Mr. Loewenberg was elected to the Board of Directors of LeadingAge for a three year term. This important appointment is a testament to his constant advocacy and devotion to seniors on matters concerning their life, health and welfare.

Mr. Loewenberg serves on the Board of ARTS San Antonio and the North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. He also served six years on the Board of Alamo work Source, a regional funding organization for the Texas workforce Commission. In May of 2006 he was named Health Care Hero for Administrative Excellence by the San Antonio Business Journal.

SpeakerMr. Loewenberg has spoken at community forums and at state and national meetings on a number of topics including “Dealing with Change,” “The Challenges and Opportunities of an Aging Society” and “Leadership.” He is one of a small group of leaders from around the country who worked on what became known as THE CLASS ACT and is a part of the Health Care Reform Legislation passed by Congress.

FamilyMr. Loewenberg’s greatest joy is his four adult children.

ALVIN LOEwENBERG BIOGRAPHy

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Volunteering atSt. Mark’s Episcopal Church

B2B Meeting at The Meadows

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Improvements Abound!Morningside Ministries at The Manor has been serving the needs of older adults in the San Antonio community for over 50 years. But have you been to The Manor recently? If you haven’t, you may be surprised. Major renovations have been made that have changed the atmosphere completely. Gone are the white walls, bright lights, and tile floors. In their place are soft colors of paint and wall coverings, wood plank and carpeted flooring, and lighting from lamps and sconces. Due to demand there are newly renovated private and semi-private rooms with plenty of space for family and visitors.

THE MANOR-KAULBACH Morningside Ministries at The Manor-Kaulbach Assisted Living Community just received a major update with fresh paint and new flooring in the

corridors and common areas. There is also the addition of new, larger assisted living rooms and suites that are now available.

At the begining of this year, Morningside Ministries at The Manor col laborated with Oasis of San Antonio

a n d J e f f e r s o n Area Community Outreach for Older Adults to provide continuous learning opportunities as well as community a s s i s t a n c e p rog ra m s . Th e Manor renovated a large space on the first floor of our nursing facility to meet the needs of these two organizations and the members of the community they serve. A rehabilitation department staffed by professionals allows many of our residents to reach their highest functional levels and return to their homes. These renovations and additional services have made a great impact on the community.

yes, The Manor has changed in so many ways, but our core values and our mission, “Caring For Those Who Cared For Us” will never change.

THE MANOR

Special Free Events!• Wednesday, September 12, 3:00 pm healthcare Professionals Pizza & Pizzaz

• Saturday, September 29, 1:00 pm “how to Avoid Identity theft” Presented by Attorney Kathy Elder • monday, october 15, 4:00 pm “I Love My Kids, But I Don’t Want to Live With them” Presented by Attorney Carol Bertsch

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Top Row (left to right): Derol todd, harold Arnold,Karen Matson, Bill gundry (Director), David Minnich.

CHANDLER ESTATE wELCOME!LyNNETTE AGUILAR

Since 2008, the Chandler House Players have performed their

one-act plays with scripts in hand, limited props, costumes

and set pieces. The Chandler House Players hit the road

touring churches, senior retirement communities, and recreation

facilities. Throughout the year, they also prepare for holidays and special

themed events.

Currently, the group range in age from 65 to 94. Plays are produced throughout

the year at the Chandler Center located at 137 w. French Place (near San Pedro

Playhouse). Shows are free of charge and funding is through grants.

If you are interested in being part of the Chandler House Players or would like for them to perform at your location, please contactThe Chandler Center at (210) 737-5247.

Lynnette is the n e w C e n t e r and Activit ies M a n a g e r a t Chandler Estate.

Lynnette was born in the Rio Grande Valley in McAllen, Texas and is a native of La Joya, Texas. She graduated in 2009 with a Bachelors Degree in English minoring in History from the University of Texas Pan American in Edinburg, Texas. Lynnette also attained a Masters Degree in Experimental Psychology specializing in Behavior Analysis. She recently passed her certification exam and became a certified Behavior Analyst in June 2012. She was a substitute teacher at La Joya Independent school District in 2006 and worked as a Behavior Therapist in 2007. Most of Lynnette’s experience has been working with Developmental Disabilities like Autism, but she also finds joy in working with sensitive populations like the elderly. Lynnette came to San Antonio for an internship and fell in love with the city because it reminded her of her hometown. She decided to relocate in May 2012 and has found San Antonio to be a beautiful, cultured city where there is a lot to do and great people to meet.

“What I hope to bring to Chandler Estate is a sense of rejuvenation where I can incorporate my new ideas and attitude to an already sound, well organized foundation. I am excited to be a part of the Morningside Ministries team and have found that the residents and staff make coming to work easy because of the warm reception I have received by this sterling organization.” ~Lynnette Aguilar

Lower Row (left to right): Audrey hill, Eva Marie girard,Patricia Brown, Irene Umbach, A. Kay Sinclair.

Upcoming EventsSpecial Free Events!• Wednesday, September 12, 2:00 pm CSA presents “I.D. Theft”• Thursday, october 18, 3:00 pm Oktoberfest!

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“I started work at Morningside Ministries on May 2nd, 1989---my birthday! I have had a birthday gift that kept giving for 23 years. How lucky is that? I’ve seen many changes, much growth, have met hundreds of residents and family members and have enjoyed working with so many wonderful employee team members. My life has been enriched forever with memories to last a Iifetime; some funny, some happy, some sad, some heartwarming, but most of all the memories of smiling resident faces and the stories they have shared over the years. That is a true gift!”

~Jil L. Utterback

THE MEADOwS

“Just as Jil is unique, we needed something that symbolized Jil’s qualities. well....how about planting a tree in her honor? yeah!...”

~ excerpt from Memo from the Redhatters and Friends, June 5, 2012

Improving For you!Good Luck Jil!Morningside Ministries at The Meadows’ million-dollar renovations have certainly made an impression on our residents. Along with completely renovating our salon and moving our library to offer more spacious accomodations, new carpeting has been installed in corridors and select areas throughout our building.

From new carpeting to new spaces, fresh paint to new decor, Morningside Ministries at The Meadows has completed our

renovations.

we would like to thank everyone for putting

up with the dust, the hammering,

and the drilling. we did this for you, our residents.

Morningside Ministries at The Meadows is saddened to say goodbye to Jil Utterback after 23 years of superb service as Executive Director. you will truly be missed.

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Suzanne Huber

Cibolo HouseSpending a little time with the garden boxes is a great way to enjoy the outdoors too. Our residents love tending their flower and herb gardens with great results!

The spring and summer seasons are a great time for everyone to enjoy the

outdoors, and our residents are no different! For some of our ladies, this was their first “fishing trip.”

Menger HouseMenger residents stay in good shape with the help of Trainer Annita Edgar at the Wiseman Wellness Center. She is shown here coaching resident Autry Been on the treadmill. The new wellness Center

has been “the place to see and be seen” on campus since the dedication earlier this Spring. Annita teaches four classes a week in the Center as well as water aerobics in our indoor pool.

Kendall House National Older American Week was celebrated with a “Cruise.” we set sail on Monday with a banana split bon voyage as we “split” town. our first port of call was Hawaii. we enjoyed fresh fruit kabobs and hula-hooping. Our Day 3 stop was Mexico with Mariachis, margaritas, and Mexican food. Our next stop was

France where we indulged ourselves with “French pastries” and beautiful pictures of the Eifel Tower. Day 5 was Italy! After a gondola ride we shared pizza with residents, staff and family members. we ended with some of our very own residents exhibiting their “pizza tossing” skills.

MENGER SPRINGS

Menger HouseThe happy hookers meet at Morningside Ministries at Menger S p r i n g s e v e r y

Tuesday. This group of senior ladies volunteer their time and talents crocheting and knitting blankets for New Century Hospice patients. These blankets aren’t just any blankets; they are given to people who are living out their last moments here on earth, so they have a very special meaning. Their hard work and dedication provide those individuals with small gifts of comfort and compassion. we’re so proud of what they do and delighted to share our conference room with such a great group of ladies!

Suzanne is honored to be a part of the LeadingAge Leadership Academy Class of 2012. As the only Texan in the Leadership Academy,

Suzanne continues to strive to support the work and efforts of Morningside Ministries and LeadingAge on behalf of seniors everywhere. As Executive Director of Morningside Ministries at Menger Springs, Suzanne directs and coordinates all functions of the independent living apartments and cottages, assisted living and skilled nursing, and rehabilitation on this 34 acre campus. Her responsibilities also include hiring and developing staff, ensuring a sound financial position, managing the appropriate safety and care of all residents, policies, planning and procedures for Menger Springs.

Suzanne received her Psychology Degree from Texas Lutheran College and received her Master of Arts Degree in Sociology from Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University). Suzanne became licensed in nursing home administration in December 2004.

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Expanding for our ResidentsMorningside Ministries at Menger Springs is expanding to include ten new cottages with three distinct elevations nestled on 34 acres of oak-lined beauty. Ideally located in the scenic Hill Country town of Boerne, Texas, amenities abound in these prestigious retirement living homes.

Recognized as a premier place to retire by bothKiplinger’s Personal Financeand Time Magazine, Boerneis easily accessible to theexciting cultural and sportingevents of San Antonio.

Covenant fundRev. and Mrs. Dan G. AdamsMr. and Mrs. Jerry AshCol. and Mrs. Harold BatisteMr. and Mrs. Alan E. BattagliaMs. Ione BlanksMr. and Mrs. Charles D. BostonMr. and Mrs. James M. CavenderThe Rev. and Mrs. Robert CreasyMrs. Bond DavisMr. and Mrs. Joseph K. DewMr. Forrest w. DunhamEstate of Maxine May DwyerMrs. Helen Galloway EdkinsFirst Presbyterian ChurchMs. Charlotte ForgyDrs. Jane and Terrance FriedMr. and Mrs. Charles GrahamMrs. Margaret H. GrimmMs. Jonora H. HahnMr. and Mrs. Jesse J. HarbertMr. and Mrs. Martin R. HarrisMrs. Audrey M. HillCol. and Mrs. Vane HugoMs. Nancy D. KalterMr. Robert KeslMr. and Mrs. Frank A. LaCavaMs. Shirley M. LawrenceMrs. Mary Jane K. LewisThe Rt. Rev. & Mrs. Gary LillibridgeMr. Alvin A. LoewenbergMrs. Robert G. LovellLuella Pliefke Memorial Endowment FundMr. and Mrs. Charles D. Lutz IIIMrs. Alice B. MagavernMaida Davis Turtle Charitable TrustThe Rt. Rev. & Mrs. Gerald N. McAllisterMrs. Courtenay w. McAlpin, Sr.Ona winters Burns and Mary Agnes Burns Living TrustRev. David C. PaulCol. and Mrs. David H. PowellMr. and Mrs. Vladmir S. QuiranteMr. and Mrs. James E. RichmondCol. (Ret.) walton A. RutledgeMr. and Mrs. Joseph K. Scheitle, Jr.Rev. Daniel F. SchorlemerMrs. Heidi SchulzMr. Gaston F. ShipmanDr. Milton Smith & Dr. Martha SmithMr. Fred M. StokesMs. Corinne L. StrongMr. Johnny TaylorMr. and Mrs. Leon E. Travis, IIIThe Rev. Timothy & Elizabeth TurnerMrs. Irene J. UmbachMr. and Mrs. Brett UtterbackMr. and Mrs. Michael VensonMs. Anne wainioMrs. Anna L. wattsMr. Paul wilmMs. Barbara K. wilsonDr. and Mrs. Charles R. wisemanMrs. Anna L. woodwoodlawn Christian ChurchMrs. Ruth V. woodsMr. and Mrs. Robert E. woolleyMr. and Mrs. Mark H. wrightRev. and Mrs. Louis H. Zbinden

Chandler CampusAce Mart Restaurant Supply

Chandler house PlayersMs. Elizabeth G. BiggersGenevieve and ward Orsinger FoundationMr. James SealeUniversity United Methodist Church

Direct Charity AssistanceMsgt. william R. Bartee (Ret.)Dr. Harold BrannanDr. and Mrs. Ronald K. CalgaardMs. Rebecca DominguezThe Honorable and Mrs. Patrick HeathMr. and Mrs. Colin JonesMr. Alvin A. LoewenbergMr. and Mrs. Edward J. MarquardtBishop and Mrs. Joel N. MartinezMr. Floyd McGownMr. and Mrs. Eldon RoalsonMs. Jill D. SchaferMr. Robert L. ScharffMr. and Mrs. Ladd Scharff

Manor fundAce Mart Restaurant SupplyMr. John D. HurstTemple Beth-El Sisterhood

Manor Chapel renovationAuxiliary of Morningside Manor

Meadows fundTroubadour Aid Foundation, Inc.

Menger SpringsWellness CenterEd M. wiseman and Blanche Rogers wiseman Trust

mmLearn.org214 Martin, LC - A Retirement ResidenceAlamo Heights United Methodist ChurchBaptist Health Foundation of San AntonioMr. and Mrs. James M. CavenderMs. Kelly M. CrossMrs. Bond DavisMs. Kathy C. Elder, PLLCFirst Presbyterian Church of San AntonioGolden Manor Jewish Senior ServicesMs. Jane M. Grovijahn, Ph.D.Mr. and Mrs. Cecil HousmanMr. Shawn P. Hughes, Attorney at LawMr. Robert KeslMs. Joyce A. LeeMr. Alvin A. LoewenbergMs. Anne L. McClanahanMcCombs FoundationThe Medical Team, Inc.Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South TexasMyra Stafford Pryor Charitable TrustDr. and Mrs. Robert w. ParkerMr. Jack RodgersSaint Susie Charitable FoundationThe Scott Petty Foundation

Semmes Foundation, Inc.Shield-Ayers FoundationThe Law Office of Lisa C. SmithMrs. Nancy D. ThompsonUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioUniversity United Methodist ChurchUSAA FoundationMrs. Maria L. wellischMr. and Mrs. David B. westMr. and Mrs. Mike yates

resident festivals at Chandler and ManorAce Mart Restaurant SupplyAmerican west Laundry Distributors, Inc.Automatic Elevator, Inc.CIMA HospiceHome Instead Senior CareIngram Roofing & ConstructionK-Med, Inc.Laurel Heights PharmacyMr. Alvin A. LoewenbergSkelton Enterprises, Inc.Shockriner Co., Inc.Sunshine Distributors Inc.water Consultants of Texas

robert Whitt fund for home CareMr. and Mrs. A. Baker Duncan

Special ProjectsMrs. Phyllis A. BaileyMr. and Mrs. william D. BalthropeMr. Duke BannisterMr. and Mrs. Hugh BarrMrs. Melva Nicholson BrannenMr. and Mrs. Joseph K. BrownCapital Group Companies Charitable FoundationMr. and Mrs. James L. EagerMrs. Sue B. FisherMr. and Mrs. Merton B. JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Colin JonesMrs. Dorothy Jane LeerMr. and Mrs. Benjamin M. RussoSt. Mark’s Episcopal ChurchMrs. Jane G. ShackelfordMrs. Dixie wilsonwomen of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

Strategic Planning and repositioning ProjectMethodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas

Unrestricted giftsAce Mart Restaurant SupplyMr. and Mrs. Clif AndersonArmstrong Family Charitable FoundationDr. and Mrs. Dan C. ArmstrongMr. and Mrs. william D. BalthropeMr. Duke BannisterCol. and Mrs. Harold BatisteMr. and Mrs. Glenn BiggsMr. and Mrs. Thomas BinghamMr. and Mrs. Thomas F. BoydDr. Harold Brannan

Mrs. Naomi H. BrownMr. and Mrs. Nick CampbellMr. and Mrs. James M. CavenderMs. Ruth T. ChildersDr. Gillian E. CookBishop and Mrs. James E. DorffMr. Elmo L. FischerMr. and Mrs. Harold C. Gosnell, Jr.Gustafson Family FundHannah FoundationDr. Marilyn S. Harrington and Mr. Michael SmithMr. and Mrs. Houston HarteMr. and Mrs. Tom HoganMr. Derrick HowardMr. John D. HurstMs. Erika J. IvanyiMr. Danny JacksonLTG and Mrs. Tom Jaco, USA Ret.Jefferson BankJohn Herman Hasenbeck Charitable TrustMr. and Mrs. John KerrThe Rev. Dr. John Lewis and Mrs. Patricia G. BridwellMr. and Mrs. Edgar V. LeyendeckerMr. Alvin Loewenberg Louise L. Morrison TrustMr. and Mrs. Edward J. MarquardtThe Rt. Rev. and Mrs. Gerald N. McAllisterMcCombs FoundationMr. Frederic w. MortonMs. Donna S. MuntMr. and Mrs. Michael NovakDr. and Mrs. Robert w. ParkerMr. Edward P. PendletonPepsiCo FoundationMr. and Mrs. John R. PresleyMr. Matthew w. PribbleMr. and Mrs. Robert B. PriceThe Rt. Rev. and Mrs. David ReedDr. and Mrs. Arthur w. RichardsonMr. and Mrs. Eldon RoalsonMr. and Mrs. w. Forrest RobertsonRev. and Mrs. Carl RohlfsMr. & Mrs. J. Maitland Rutledge, Sr.St. Mark’s Episcopal ChurchSt. Paul’s United Methodist ChurchMr. Joseph K. Scheitle, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Daniel SearsMr. and Mrs. Eric TelferTexas Capital BankUniversity United Methodist ChurchMr. and Mrs. Terry wallisDr. and Mrs. David wayMrs. Ann D. wellsMr. and Mrs. David B. westMr. and Mrs. Emmett whitsett, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. James M. wittenMrs. Barbara B. wood

gifts of goods and ServicesMs. Bernice Turquette FrigyesiHandling with CareIngram Roofing and ConstructionMr. and Mrs. Merton B. JohnsonOaks North Animal HospitalMs. Judy PaddockMs. Nita E. PerdueMr. and Mrs. Tom SchiotisThe Ranch FM 92.3 KRNHMr. and Mrs. wayne VanderventerMs. Georgia williamswortham Insurance and Risk Management

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RECENT CONTRIBUTIONS THROUGH MAy 2012

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Gifts In HonorIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Amato Mr. and Mrs. Mark JohnsonIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene L. Ames Mr. and Mrs. James M. CavenderIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Dan C. Arnold Mr. and Mrs. A. Baker DuncanIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. AustinDr. and Mrs. Ronald K. CalgaardIn Honor of Mrs. Kathy Belk-CookMr. and Mrs. A. Baker DuncanIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Edward BenningerMr. and Mrs. Mark JohnsonIn Honor of Mr. Glenn BiggsMr. and Mrs. Cecil HousmanIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. George BristolMr. and Mrs. James M. CavenderIn Honor of Mrs. Stella M. BrownMr. and Mrs. Jerry AshIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. BrusenhanMr. and Mrs. James M. CavenderIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Robert CadwalladerMr. and Mrs. James M. CavenderIn Honor of Dr. and Mrs. Ronald K. CalgaardMr. and Mrs. A. Baker DuncanIn Honor of Mr. Lon CartwrightMr. and Mrs. A. Baker DuncanIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Drew CauthornDr. and Mrs. Ronald K. CalgaardIn Honor of Mrs. Betty M. CavenderMr. and Mrs. James M. CavenderIn Honor of Mrs. T. A. ChristianMr. and Mrs. James M. CavenderIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. CalvertMr. and Mrs. Mark JohnsonIn Honor of Dr. and Mrs. Richard O. CreamerMr. and Mrs. A. Baker DuncanIn Honor of Ms. Brandy DavisMr. and Mrs. Marc RaneyIn Honor of Mr. Olive F. Davis Rev. and Mrs. Louis H. ZbindenIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. A. Baker DuncanDr. and Mrs. Ronald K. CalgaardIn Honor of John and Elouise FluthMr. A. J. LewisIn Honor of Mrs. Ida FountenoMr. and Ms. Cliff CrouchIn Honor of Rev. Dr. Barbara R. GallowayMrs. Helen Galloway EdkinsIn Honor of Col. and Mrs. Allen GastonMr. and Mrs. James M. CavenderIn Honor of Mr. Lukin GillilandMr. and Mrs. James M. CavenderIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Jack GormanMr. and Mrs. Mark JohnsonIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. James W. GormanMr. and Mrs. James M. CavenderIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Bill GreeheyMr. and Mrs. Mark JohnsonIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Don HaleyMr. and Mrs. Mark Johnson

In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. James HaleyDr. and Mrs. Ronald K. CalgaardIn Honor of Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence R. Hamner, IIIMr. and Mrs. Mark JohnsonIn Honor of Mrs. Ruth Joy HansonMr. and Mrs. David A. BlackerbyIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Neville HaynesMr. and Mrs. Mark JohnsonIn Honor of Mrs. Leo HearnMr. and Mrs. James M. CavenderIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse HellumsMr. and Mrs. Mark JohnsonIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. John L. HendryMr. and Mrs. James M. CavenderIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Peter HoltMr. and Mrs. Mark JohnsonIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. HrdlickaMr. and Mrs. Mark JohnsonIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Allen Hughes, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Mark JohnsonIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. James P. JacksonMr. and Mrs. A. Baker DuncanIn Honor of Mrs. Katherine G. JenkinsMs. Herminia L. RodriguezIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. William JordanMr. and Mrs. Mark JohnsonIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Kleberg, IIIMr. and Mrs. Mark JohnsonIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen KlebergMr. and Mrs. Mark JohnsonIn Honor of Dr. Donald KrauseMr. and Mrs. James M. CavenderIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Robert LatimerMr. and Mrs. Mark JohnsonIn Honor of Mr. Alvin A. LoewenbergMrs. Mary Jane FroehnerMr. and Mrs. William A. MartinMrs. Arthur M. RothschildMrs. Mary Ann StevensIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. B.J. “Red” McCombsMr. and Mrs. Mark JohnsonIn Honor of Dr. and Mrs. Gilbert R. MeadowsMr. and Mrs. Mark JohnsonIn Honor of Dr. and Mrs. John T. MontfordMr. and Mrs. Mark JohnsonIn Honor of Morningside Ministries StaffMrs. Terence W. TouheyMr. and Mrs. David B. WestIn Honor of Ms. Sarah MorrisMs. Susan MorrisIn Honor of Mrs. Mildred MuntMs. Donna S. MuntIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas MusgraveMr. and Mrs. Mark JohnsonIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. John L. NauMr. and Mrs. Mark JohnsonIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. NorthingtonMr. and Mrs. Mark JohnsonIn Honor of Mr. Michael NovakMcCombs FoundationIn Honor of Mrs. Mary Anne C. ParkerMr. and Mrs. A. Baker Duncan

In Honor of Dr. and Mrs. Robert W. ParkerMs. Julia EyerIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. John PickardDr. and Mrs. Ronald K. CalgaardIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Marc C. RaneyDr. and Mrs. Ronald K. CalgaardMr. Derol ToddIn Honor of Mr. Rudolph V. RodriguezMs. Elena T. RodriguezIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas SchmidtMr. and Mrs. Mark JohnsonIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Harris ShinnMr. D. Truett EdwardsMr. Alvin A. LoewenbergIn Honor of Rev. Dennis SmithMr. Clark DavisIn Honor of Mrs. Dan Sullivan, IVMr. and Mrs. James M. CavenderIn Honor of Mr. P. Harry SwearingenMr. and Mrs. James M. CavenderMr. and Mrs. A. Baker DuncanIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. TownsendMr. and Mrs. A. Baker DuncanIn Honor of Mrs. Lorene TravisMrs. Lois Ann ThomasIn Honor of Ms. Elizabeth S. TrevinoDr. and Mrs. Jerome F. WeynandIn Honor of Ms. Virginia ValenzuelaMs. Jane M. Grovijahn, Ph.D.In Honor of Mrs. Mary C. WaldenGunn Family FoundationIn Honor of Mrs. Caroline WestonMr. and Mrs. A. Baker DuncanIn Honor of Mrs. Robert V. West Mr. and Mrs. James M. CavenderIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. WhitacreMr. and Mrs. Mark JohnsonIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. James R. WikertMr. and Mrs. Mark JohnsonIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. John G. WillomeDr. and Mrs. Ronald K. CalgaardIn Honor of Mr. Gary WoodsMr. and Mrs. Mark JohnsonIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. H. Bartell ZachryMr. and Mrs. Mark JohnsonIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Thad ZieglerMr. and Mrs. James M. CavenderIn Honor of Mrs. Marion ZochMr. and Mrs. Mark Johnson

Gifts In MemoryIn Memory of Angelina S. AdamsMr. and Mrs. Rocco MieleIn Memory of Margaret Cage AdamsDr. and Mrs. Dwight C. HagemanIn Memory of Louise S. AlfordDr. and Mrs. Jerome F. WeynandIn Memory of Ruth W. AlgeoMr. Dean J. AlgeoIn Memory of Mabel AlvinMr. and Mrs. John R. Blattner

RECENT CONTRIBUTIONS THROUGH MAy 2012

In Memory of Hazel AndersonMs. Edwinna A. SkipperIn Memory of Lindsay and Ruth AndrewsMs. Linda F. McDuff and Mr. James B. McDuffIn Memory of Casey Jones AthertonMr. and Mrs. Stewart L. ArmstrongMr. Coleman GreeneMs. Lisa SoederIn Memory of Joan Leary AycockMs. Meriel MouldIn Memory of Etta BakerMr. and Mrs. David G. KingIn Memory of Readean BartonMr. and Mrs. Charles GrahamIn Memory of Alice BatzMr. and Mrs. James L. EggerMr. and Mrs. Robert P. EggerIn Memory of John BauerMr. and Mrs. Charles D. BostonMr. and Mrs. Michael DooleyIn Memory of Sue BeckMrs. Marcia G. AlleyIn Memory of Karl S. BergstresserDrs. Paul and Rebecca BergstresserMr. and Mrs. Reyes RamosIn Memory of Frances and Otis BigelowMr. and Mrs. Charles BigelowIn Memory of Frank BradyMr. and Mrs. Jim M. HarrisonIn Memory of Herbert L. BrewerMr. Alvin A. LoewenbergIn Memory of Ursula BrownDr. and Mrs. Jerome F. WeynandIn Memory of Betty Lou BryantMr. and Mrs. Jack B. PhillipsIn Memory of E. Janie BumpMrs. Lois Ann ThomasIn Memory of Dorytha BusterMr. John D. HurstIn Memory of Carline ButlerDr. and Mrs. Jerome F. WeynandIn Memory of Zora CarnesMr. and Mrs. James M. CarnesIn Memory of Marquerite CarverMr. and Mrs. John B. HolljeIn Memory of Vivian Brown CaseMr. Alvin A. LoewenbergMr. Jack A. RodgersIn Memory of Susan ChaconMrs. Marilyn ChurchMrs. Janis JarosekMr. Alvin A. LoewenbergMr. Jack A. RodgersIn Memory of Martha ChapmanMr. Harold Hull ArnoldIn Memory of Charlotte CheneyMs. Sylvia MontesIn Memory of Muriel CipheryMr. and Mrs. Zygmund PruskiIn Memory of James L. CobbMs. Meriel MouldIn Memory of Grace Carroll CochranMrs. Stella M. BrownIn Memory of Eunice ConnellMr. and Mrs. David A. BlackerbyIn Memory of Catherine CopelandA. J. MonierMs. Lynette Allen

Ms. Debbie DialBishop and Mrs. James E. DorffMrs. Helen Galloway EdkinsMrs. Sylvia GriffinMr. and Mrs. Gus W. HahnMr. Don HainlenMr. and Mrs. E. Kent KimbellMr. Alvin A. LoewenbergMs. Nancy H. MossMr. and Mrs. Marc RaneyMr. Eugene ReedMrs. Doris RohlfsMr. & Mrs. John J. SeibertMr. and Mrs. Jack H. StuttsIn Memory of Jose CoronadoMr. Alvin A. LoewenbergIn Memory of Santos CortinasMr. Alvin A. LoewenbergIn Memory of Anna Grace Cram Barton, East and CaldwellMr. Robert EspinosaIn Memory of Clara DannellyMr. Alvin A. LoewenbergIn Memory of Olga de la ZerdaMr. Harold Hull ArnoldIn Memory of Judd DegroatMs. Frances A. NickIn Memory of Mario D’Errico Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. BostonIn Memory of Jeanne DixonMr. and Mrs. Doyle T. CreelMr. Paul J. Fitzgerald CPAMr. and Mrs. R. Lynn HuntPat and Sam LasichMr. Alvin A. LoewenbergMs. Malinda L. Morgan & Mr. Javier SmiloviciCol. and Mrs. John E. MurrayRaba-KistnerThe RK GroupMr. Jack A. RodgersMr. John TurnerIn Memory of Stella DomanMr. Gerald K. DomanIn Memory of Sybil DostalerMs. Patricia AndradeMrs. Milton K. DareMr. Alvin A. LoewenbergMr. Jack A. RodgersIn Memory of Pearl E. DucoteMrs. Barbara Ducote KrauseIn Memory of Lillian DufnerDufner Revocable TrustIn Memory of La Vera DulanyMrs. Mary N. NicholasIn Memory of Dorothy Belle DunnMr. and Mrs. Conrad FothergillIn Memory of Norma S. DuRantDrs. Jane and Terrance FriedIn Memory of Lois R. EvansMs. Ellen R. ConnellyIn Memory of Aida FalconMr. Miguel P. FalconIn Memory of Glory FelderMs. Patricia F. LahtinenIn Memory of Rowan E. FisherMrs. Marie Fowler FisherIn Memory of Helen Frances Huff FloresDr. and Mrs. Jerome F. Weynand

In Memory of Helen FlynnMs. Carol MachacekIn Memory of Josephine FormanMs. Corinne L. StrongIn Memory of Charles E. FosterDr. and Mrs. Ronald K. CalgaardMr. Alvin A. LoewenbergIn Memory of Mary FoxMr. and Mrs. Michael J. FoxMr. and Mrs. Charles GrahamIn Memory of Patty GaskinsAuxiliary of Morningside ManorMs. Pam CardenasMr. David E. GaskinsMs. Lawrie W. KimbroughMr. and Mrs. Weir Labatt IIIMr. Alvin A. LoewenbergMr. and Mrs. L. Dean MitchellMr. Phil NormanMr. Jack A. RodgersMr. and Mrs. William M. SimmonsIn Memory of Louise GentryMs. Bertha B. BrownIn Memory of Baugh H. GeorgeMs. Dorothy KauffmanIn Memory of Anne GleiserMrs. Marcia G. AlleyIn Memory of Kenneth GlisczinskiMsgt. and Mrs. Kenneth D. Glisczinski Ret. USAFIn Memory of Verda GoddingMrs. Marcia G. AlleyIn Memory of Catherine GonzalezMr. and Mrs. Bruce S. BackerMr. and Mrs. Larry BarokasMs. Rosalinda CanoMr. and Mrs. Robert CervantesMs. Katherine DullMr. and Mrs. Gerald EdelsteinMr. and Mrs. Jim PowellMr. and Mrs. Azaria RoussoMrs. Cynthia SanchezMr. and Mrs. Frank SanchezTSGT and Mrs. Steve TabhanIn Memory of Harold C. GosnellMr. and Mrs. Harold C. Gosnell, Jr.In Memory of U. S. GrantMr. Alvin A. LoewenbergIn Memory of Ruth Joy HansenMr. and Mrs. David A. BlackerbyMr. Dennis ColvinMs. Thelma L. DueckerMrs. and Mr. Loyd HollisMs. Wanda K. PoppellMs. Olga WatsonIn Memory of Clifford HareMrs. Lela G. ShaferIn Memory of Ruth M. HarrisMr. and Mrs. David A. BlackerbyIn Memory of Helen H. HerzogMs. Laura Powell and Mr. John HartmanMs. Leilah PowellIn Memory of Donald Hillard, MDMr. Jack A. RodgersIn Memory of Guisaille HollandMr. and Mrs. Harry CurnuttIn Memory of Elizabeth HollidayDrs. Jane and Terrance FriedMr. Alvin A. Loewenberg

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In Memory of Robert C. HommerMr. and Mrs. David M. BikoffMr. and Mrs. Harold P. BowmanMs. Harriet J. KowitzThe Nunley Firm LLPIn Memory of Jack HooperMr. and Mrs. James M. CarnesIn Memory of Martha HoustonMr. and Mrs. John P. HoustonIn Memory of Juanita HubbardMs. Kathryn A. LongIn Memory of Alberta HuberMr. Alvin A. LoewenbergIn Memory of Donald HutchinsonMr. Timothy DuduitIn Memory of Helen L. JasikMs. Mary Grace BartolomeiMrs. Robert G. LovellMrs. Betty Jo StoneIn Memory of Finis B. JefferyMrs. Milton K. DareMr. and Mrs. Charles GrahamMrs. Betty Jo StoneIn Memory of B. Arthur JohansenMs. Trudy SongcoIn Memory of Marian J. JonesDoris JohnstonIn Memory of V. Royce JonesMr. Harold Hull ArnoldMr. Alvin A. LoewenbergIn Memory of George Judson Mrs. Stella M. BrownThe Rt. Rev. and Mrs. Gerald N. McAllisterMrs. Elizabeth J. SimpsonIn Memory of Ruby W. KaderliDr. Mary A. TokolyIn Memory of Edward C. KaminskiMs. Sheila GallihughHolliday Interests, Inc.Mr. Danny JacksonIn Memory of Stefania Angela Kozak KarpowiczDr. and Mrs. Jerome F. WeynandIn Memory of Clayton KellyMr. and Mrs. Richard H. AndersonMs. Colleen C. BarrettMs. Debra BissellMs. Mary BowlingMrs. Cynthia ChapmanCapt. Steve ChaseMrs. Kristine Sarine CrabtreeDallas Business JournalMs. Ann DelanyMr. John DenisonGary and Debbie GilmoreEdie and Mark HaganScott and Sonia HalfmannJeff and Jenny HamlettBetty and Tom HansonMs. Ginger HardageMr. Joe HarrisMr. Charles HueyMs. Laurie HulinMr. Travis C. JohnsonMs. Madeleine JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Robert JordanMr. Herbert D. KelleherMr. and Mrs. Gary KellyLisa and Kurt KernMs. Leah Koontz

Mr. Daryl KrauseMr. Jeff LambMs. Teresa LarabaKim LawsonMs. Ethel LewisMs. Nancy LoefflerMr. Chuck MagillJan MarshallMr. Thom McDanielMcKinsey and CompanyMr. and Mrs. John T. MontfordMr. Jay OrosKevin and Emily OsborneMs. Lauren PeckMs. Nancy PfeifferAnn and John PierceMr. and Mrs. Tom PittmanMr. Ron RicksDave and Mary Flo RidleyMs. Tammy RomoDavid and Sharon RussellMs. Linda RutherfordMr. Michael RyanDara SchmidtMr. Jim SokolSouthwest Airlines Cabin ServicesSouthwest Airlines Corporate SecurityMike and Cindy Van de VenMr. and Mrs. Don VanderpoolMr. Tom VanHootegemMr. Greg WellsDon and Jane WoodIn Memory of Leon KingeryMr. and Mrs. Charles GrahamIn Memory of Vickie KingeryMr. and Mrs. Charles GrahamIn Memory of Lionel KoehlMrs. Elizabeth J. SimpsonIn Memory of Jo Ann KuperMs. Frances A. NickIn Memory of Al La MacchiaMr. and Mrs. Louis PisanoIn Memory of John LahourcadeMr. and Mrs. James M. CarnesMrs. Elizabeth J. SimpsonIn Memory of Lillian LaOrangeMs. Brenda J. LaOrangeIn Memory of LaVon LaugheryMr. and Mrs. Michael DooleyIn Memory of Annie LeeMr. and Mrs. Lyle H. RosdahlIn Memory of Thomas C. LeMessurierMr. and Mrs. Philip D. LeMessurierIn Memory of Frank P. LennardMr. and Mrs. Robert J. SallesIn Memory of Jeanne LennardMr. and Mrs. James E. RhodesIn Memory of Mildred “Mini” LennardMr. and Mrs. Robert J. SallesIn Memory of Felix LentzMr. and Mrs. Gerald A. LentzIn Memory of Evelyn LeveyMs. Iris JohnsonIn Memory of Marguerite LewisMs. Sharon FitzpatrickIn Memory of John W. LittleMrs. Julie P. LittleIn Memory of Winston LittleMrs. Julie P. Little

In Memory of Tenne Sue LivingstonMr. and Mrs. C. O. ArneckeMr. and Mrs. E. J. FilbinIn Memory of Porter LoringMrs. Stella M. BrownMrs. Barbara B. ChristianIn Memory of Mary LougeeMr. Alvin A. LoewenbergIn Memory of Dorothy A. LovellAlison R. Jones, M.D.In Memory of James E. LovellMrs. Robert G. LovellIn Memory of Josie B. “Nannie” LoveMrs. Betty Jo StoneIn Memory of Sarah Sanders LoewenbergMr. Alvin A. LoewenbergIn Memory of Iva “Bess” LowranceMrs. Milton K. DareMrs. Diane DrakeMr. and Mrs. Dallas JohnsonEstate of Iva “Bess” LowranceMrs. Betty K. Houston MillsIn Memory of Carol Ann Jarmon LozanoMs. Sylvia MontesIn Memory of Marie MachaMr. and Mrs. Norman GrahamIn Memory of Annamarie MachuMr. G. Fred RohdeIn Memory of Tord V. MalmquistMrs. Harriet E. MalmquistIn Memory of Rose “Precious” MandelMr. and Ms. Jim SteidelIn Memory of Mildred Sauders MasonMrs. Mary Ann StevensIn Memory of Mike McAllisterMr. Alvin A. LoewenbergMr. Jack A. RodgersIn Memory of Elizabeth McGownMrs. Bond DavisIn Memory of Dean MeadMr. Alvin A. LoewenbergIn Memory of Monnie MegginsonMrs. Stella M. BrownIn Memory of Gary Merritt Col. (Ret.)Walton A. RutledgeIn Memory of Nancy MinorMrs. Bond DavisMr. Alvin A. LoewenbergMs. Anne L. McClanahanMr. Jack A. RodgersMrs. Maria L. WellischMr. and Mrs. David B. WestIn Memory of Grace M. MoodyMr. and Mrs. William MoodyMrs. Mary OlivaMr. and Mrs. Anthony J. OlivaMr. and Mrs. Lawrence OlivaMr. and Mrs. Carl ScholzIn Memory of Kenneth MorrisonMr. Alvin A. LoewenbergMr. Jack A. RodgersMr. and Mrs. Tom SemmesIn Memory of Robert MouldMs. Meriel MouldIn Memory of Iretta H. NeifertMr. and Mrs. Albert O. Spencer, Jr.In Memory of Virginia NovakMr. and Mrs. David G. KingMr. and Mrs. Edward Schneider

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In Memory of Eleanor and Bill O’DonnellMr. and Mrs. Donald R. ClarkIn Memory of Robert OliverMrs. Barbara B. ChristianIn Memory of Charles G. OrsingerMr. Alvin A. LoewenbergIn Memory of Stella Brucks OwenMr. and Mrs. Wilbur E. BohmfalkColonial Hills UMCMr. and Mrs. Elvin SchofieldMs. Linda WeberIn Memory of Geraldine Haley ParkerMr. and Mrs. Charles GrahamIn Memory of Wallace “Sonny” andNinian “Florene” Parker Mrs. Rhonda J. DeanIn Memory of Rosa Lee ParkerMr. Alvin A. LoewenbergIn Memory of Lorraine D. PaulMrs. Milton K. DareMrs. Helen Galloway EdkinsMr. and Mrs. Charles GrahamMr. Alvin A. LoewenbergIn Memory of Roland PenshornMr. and Mrs. Jerry J. KnauppIn Memory of Bonnie PickMs. Arabia VargasIn Memory of George Harry PickelMrs. Marcia G. AlleyIn Memory of Ruby PiersonMs. Norma Jean WheelerIn Memory of Marshall L. PlummerMrs. Lenna L. HendrixIn Memory of Hannah PolakMrs. Milton K. DareMr. and Mrs. Bernard A. GoldbergMr. Alvin A. LoewenbergMrs. Betty Jo StoneIn Memory of Lucy PopeMr. and Mrs. Paul PopeIn Memory of Maude D. RamonMr. and Mrs. Jose M. RamonIn Memory of Pauline Audre Lindholm L. RatliffMrs. and Mr. William R. OcumpaughMr. and Mrs. James Ratliff Jr.In Memory of Jake RatnerMr. & Mrs. James J. MikesellIn Memory of Sarah K. RatnerMr. & Mrs. James J. MikesellIn Memory of Winifred RodriguezMrs. Betty K. Houston MillsIn Memory of Lupe RuizDrs. Jane and Terrance FriedIn Memory of Jean W. Rutledge Col. (Ret.)Walton A. RutledgeIn Memory of Loyd RynningMr. and Mrs. Kletus W. RoodIn Memory of Clarabelle SadlerMrs. Margaret H. GrimmMrs. Lois Ann ThomasIn Memory of Karen ScharffMr. and Mrs. Ladd ScharffIn Memory of Ailsa T. SchillerMr. and Mrs. Charles E. BlankmeyerMs. Irene E. Mazoch & Mr. Frederic W. Morton, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Barclay H. RussellMr. and Mrs. Craig F. SpencerMr. and Mrs. Steven D. ThorpeIn Memory of Henry F. Schneider

Mr. and Mrs. Edward SchneiderIn Memory of Evelyn SchottMrs. Barbara Ducote KrauseIn Memory of Allyne R. ShepperdMr. and Mrs. A. Wiley BlakewayMr. and Mrs. David R. BradenLT GEN (Ret) and Mrs. John B. ConawayMr. and Mrs. Stephen J. HerzogMr. Paul K. LackeyMr. and Mrs. Richard W. LeslieMs. Judith E. MannDr. and Mrs. Herman MooreMr. and Mrs. William D. PorterJonathan M. SchofieldDr. and Mrs. Ronald S. WeinsteinIn Memory of Eugenia ShinnRev. Harris ShinnIn Memory of Gaston F. ShipmanMr. and Mrs. John E. AllenMs. Vangie R. BergerMr. and Mrs. Bruce W. CulbertsonMrs. Helen Galloway EdkinsMs. Emma F. GalindoMs. Nancy A. HarrisMs. Vera M. HarrisMs. Carolyn C. HeinemeyerMrs. Sandra HollisMs. Marilyn M. JonesMr. Alvin A. LoewenbergMs. Jovita F. LopezJack and Jerry PoolMr. Jack A. RodgersSouthwest Texas Conference of the United Methodist ChurchMr. and Mrs. Lowell V. ThomasIn Memory of Tessie C. ShireyMr. and Mrs. Jerry AshMr. Alvin A. LoewenbergMs. Anastatia SimsIn Memory of Willard SimpsonMrs. Elizabeth J. SimpsonIn Memory of Kathryn SpenrathMr. Alvin A. LoewenbergIn Memory of Jane StanleyMr. Alvin A. LoewenbergIn Memory of Herman StockertMrs. Ernestine C. StockertIn Memory of A.J. and Opal StraderMr. and Mrs. David G. KingIn Memory of Betty SugarekMr. and Mrs. Bill JohnsonIn Memory of Mary R. TalleyMrs. Margaret H. GrimmIn Memory of Renee TatumCol. and Mrs. Charles C. Tatum, IIIn Memory of Alice ThigpenMrs. Lois Ann ThomasIn Memory of Avis M. ToddMr. Derol ToddIn Memory of Theda Cook ToddMr. and Mrs. Marc RaneyIn Memory of Rachan UlmerMrs. Stella M. BrownIn Memory of Mack UpchurchMr. Mack UpchurchIn Memory of Gilbert Yepes UriasMr. Alvin A. LoewenbergIn Memory of Robert E. VailMrs. Genelda N. Vail

In Memory of Minerva VillarrealMr. and Mrs. Miles DavidsonMs. Gloria GonzalesMs. Evelyn V. NowotnyIn Memory of Alton WaldinMs. Kay HemmeIn Memory of Lillie WallaceMr. and Mrs. Charles GrahamMr. James O. WallaceIn Memory of Blanche S. WaltonMrs. Myrtle J. FieldsIn Memory of Gary WardJess StephensIn Memory of Alma WatkinsMr. and Mrs. Robert BelewMs. Diana L. FoxMr. and Mrs. Richard R. MyersMs. Gloria ValdezMr. and Mrs. Durand C. WatersIn Memory of Sarah Forbes WaylandMrs. Barbara B. ChristianIn Memory of W. G. WestMrs. Bond DavisMr. Alvin A. LoewenbergIn Memory of E. H. Wetzel and Euphe WetzelMr. E. A. WetzelIn Memory of Lacey WhittenMr. and Mrs. James M. CarnesClaire and Homer HollarIn Memory of Walter WickliffeMr. and Mrs. Quentin MeyerIn Memory of Hazel WilkinsonMr. and Mrs. Charles GrahamIn Memory of Charles Winter Mrs. Stella M. BrownIn Memory of Elenor WolffDr. and Mrs. Jerome F. WeynandIn Memory of Sybil WoolleyMrs. Stella M. BrownIn Memory of Joan YorkMr. and Mrs. Mark W. AyersMr. Charles M. LuschenMs. Anita MassengillNortheast School of the ArtsMr. and Mrs. Frankie StoneIn Memory of Paul YoungMr. Alvin A. LoewenbergMr. Jack A. Rodgers

Building A legAcy of cAreWhen you donate to the Building A Legacy of Care campaign, you also recieve in return. The benefits of giving are:

• A Legacy of Your Choice• Tax Advantages• Legacy Society Membership

There are several ways of giving:

for more information, contact Jack rodgers, Vice President of development, Building A legacy of care campaign at (210) 734-1050.

• Wills and Bequests• Cash Gifts• Appreciated Securities• Gifts and Properties• Life Income Gifts• Real Estate w/Retained Life Use• Life Insurance

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Leadership, support, and vision are the three words that describe Maria wellisch. Maria has been actively involved in serving seniors for 19 years. Her personal commitment to aging services is exemplified by her desire to understand all aspects of care delivery. This includes obtaining a Nursing Facility Administrator License, as well as certification as an Assisted Living Manager.

Mar ia has demonst rated a commitment to serve the front line employee, best exemplified with the development of a highly successful career ladder program for nursing assistants. In addition, access to health services for uninsured employees has been her passion. She developed an employee telemedicine program that served 650 employees with

on-site primary healthcare services. Realizing the powerful impact that technology has in training family and professional caregivers, Maria created mmLearn.org that has developed over 200 caregiver training videos that have had more than 50,000 views in all 50 states and 77 countries.

Independent of Maria’s professional career, she has given 13 years of service to the United way. As a six-year member of The University of Texas Nurse Advisory Council, Maria has brought attention to the need for nurses to consider Geriatric Nursing as a career. Maria wellisch has made a profound impact on senior services and is most deserving of the ‘Distinguished Service Award’ as a tribute to her commitment to making a difference in the lives of seniors and those who care for them.

“I am truly honored to receive the ‘Distinguished Service Award’ this year. mmLearn.org was created by Morningside Ministries to serve the needs of healthcare professionals and family caregivers who work tirelessly to provide quality care to our seniors. It is an understatement to say that the lives of our older adults have been enhanced by hardworking and caring individuals. I accept this award on behalf of all CNAs, nurses and personnel in long-term care who strive each and every day to learn more so that they can provide better service to the many who are so deserving. I have been blessed to work with so many others who share my passion for serving seniors.”

~Maria Wellisch

MMLEARN.ORGMARIA WELLISCHDistinguished Service Award

3 Easy Steps forOnline Viewing

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1Go to www.mmLearn.org and click on “FREE online videos!”

3 you can now choose from our online training videos.

2 Enter your zip code, how many people are watching and click on:

Once you select a program,a player will open.

For questions call (210) 734-1211

Our mission is to provide online training and education that improve the quality

of care received by older adults.

In keeping with Morningside Ministries’ mission of “Caring For Those Who Cared For Us,” The Elizabeth McGown Training Institute was opened

in 2007 and mmLearn.org was launched to provide appropriate and accessible training for caregivers.

mmLearn.org uses interactive we b c a s t i n g a n d we b presentation technology to provide training and support to healthcare professionals, family caregivers and pastoral care providers. Lectures, workshops, how-to videos, conferences and other offerings are ‘webcast’

over the internet. without any additional software, caregivers are able to see and hear the instructor, view and download presentation materials as well as submit or ask questions of the presenters who are professional leaders in the field of aging. Since 2007, mmLearn.org has produced almost 200 videos and provided training to over 52,000 learners.

LeadingAge Texas 2012 Awards Programwww.LeadingAgeTexas.org

mmLearn.org A User’s Perspective The years of uncertainty to find much needed information and answers about the elderly and aging are long gone with the advent of the internet. A recent “gem,” my word for an online website which I frequently visit and now is a staple in my online favorites is, www.mmLearn.org. This free website provides personal and professional caregivers tools, products and services in an easy to navigate online framework. The topics offered address what to expect when caring for the aging and the elderly in terms of health and life issues.

Aging is a part of living. we often hear of people being in the sandwich generation. This refers to raising our children and being the caregivers of our parents or elderly family members at the same time. when we suddenly realize that we are parenting our parents as well as our kids, life takes on a new focus. with this focus often comes unexpected stress and uncertainty as how to handle all the responsibilities. Dealing with the elderly and the issues specific to their age group is the focus of www.mmLearn.org. This website provides articles, webinars, videos, blogs and onl ine courses specif ical ly for personal and professional caregivers.

when becoming a caregiver

some people feel squeezed between maintaining their own life and helping to maintain normalcy of the people who gave them life. Many feel alone and think they are the only ones dealing with caregiving issues. Running the gamut of emotions they wonder where to turn. Once introduced to the wide array of topics at www.mmLearn.org you feel supported by having immediate access to pertinent and relevant information about elderly and aging issues.

The website www.mmLearn.orgoffers what is often referred to as Just In Time (JIT) learning and training on a variety of topics related to caring for the elderly. Subject matter experts speak to us, not at us, in ways we can grasp. with clarity and understanding we become better equipped to deal with the common challenges of the elderly. Health issues such as eyes, hearing, the risk of falls and depression are just a few of the many health concerns covered. New and relevant resources and topics are often added addressing current caregiver issues.

whether perusing for ideas or information to stay ahead and learn about what to expect when caring for the elderly, the wide

array of user-friendly videos and resources offer answers to forward thinking questions. These free web based resources help to minimize the uncertainty of the unknown, bui ld confidence through understanding and provide a constant reminder that you are not alone. Professional caregivers also utilize www.mmLearn.org as an ongoing resource tool to stay current and proactive around the issues unique to this aging population.

I often visit www.mmLearn.org to gain clarity and guidance around caregiver issues. whether sitting at my home computer in my bunny slippers or at the office, I have access to this online website that provides personal and professional caregivers information, insight and support 24/7.

Knowing that no one is going to make it out of this life alive, as caregivers to family members we want to provide to those nearing the end the same love and dignity they gave to us when they welcomed us into their lives.

I encourage you to vis it www.mmLearn.org and see for yourself the insight shared at this faith-based, knowledge filled and heartfelt community all done online. Knowing this resource exists has been a blessing for many, including me. Hoping you find the same value and benefit. I invite you to experience this “gem” at www.mmLearn.org.

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A recent “gem,” my word for an online website which I frequently visit and now is a

staple in my online favorites is, www.mmLearn.org.

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fACEBOOK has single-handedly diminished the information gap between friends and

family. with more than 800 million users, facebook reigns as the largest and most active social media site in the industry. Members can create personal profiles and add others as friends. They share messages, upload unlimited photographs, and post comments in a quick, easy-to-use format. Morningside Ministries is no exception to these trends and can be found at:www.facebook.com/MorningsideMinistries

Be sure to “like” our pages so that we may provide you continuing updates on what is going on at Morningside Ministries.

tWIttEr is an online “ m i c r o b l o g g i n g ” service that enables you to send and read

text-based posts of up to 140 characters, known as “tweets.”

with over 140 million active users, it generates over 340 million tweets and over 1.6 billion searches per day. Unregistered users can read the tweets, while registered users can post tweets through the website’s interface or a range of applications for mobile devices.

twitter is the fastest to use social media site in the business and updates happen continuously. you can follow Morningside Ministries on Twitter at:www.twitter.com/MorningsideMinistries

yOUtUBE is a video-sharing website that uses Adobe Flash Video and HTML5 technology to display a wide

variety of user-generated video content such as film and T.V.

clips, music videos, and other short original videos. Registration isn’t necessary because anyone can view unlimited videos on this site for free. However, you must sign in (using any Google account) to comment on a video or subscribe to a channel.

Channel subscription is like subscribing to a newspaper. After subscribing, you will be provided with updates on youtube based on the business or users you subscribe to. Stay up-to-date with what’s going on at Morningside Ministries by subscribing to our youtube channel at:www.youtube.com/MorningsideMinSA

Stay Connected From your Home ComputerIt is no secret that things move faster than ever in today’s world. Doesn’t it seem like every time you turn around, another person has some new announcement? with the ability to easily share photographs, stream videos, and respond to your friends, social networking sites are some of the best ways to stay connected in today’s fast-paced environment.

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rELIgION thAt gODour Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. James 1:27

There is a lot in our world that takes the form of religion. Some of it is theologically sound but much of it is as shaky as a newborn colt in its first stroll. Some base their religion on a belief system while others on personal inner revelation. In the NT book of James, the writer proclaims religion to be more than just a set of documents; it is about how

we live out what we believe. That is why for more than fifty years, Morningside Ministries has been living out the faith by “Caring For Those Who Cared For Us.”

CHAPLAIN DENNIS SMITH

CHAPLAIN’S CORNER

New Location!OASIS has a new location at Morningside Ministries at 2201 St. Cloud Street! Classes began in January 2012.

OASIS has been part of the San Antonio community for more than 20 years and serves more than 20,000 people age 50 and older. Members participate in a variety of challenging programs that enrich the mind, renew past interests and develop new talents. Membership is free. If you are not already a member, we invite you to join now.

Our new OASIS at Morningside phone number is (210) 236-5954. Check out our catalog with a list of our classes online at www.oasisnet.org.

OASIS SAFETy NEwSDid you Know? Drinking plenty of water and eating healthy foods can help prevent a serious fall.The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than half a million Americans over age 65 are hospitalized annually as the result of unexpected falls.

Drink at least half as many ounces of water as you weigh each day to maintain body temperature, transport oxygen and remove waste. If you weigh 100 pounds, you should drink a minimum of 50 ounces, or five full glasses a day.

Eat regular meals and snacks to keep blood sugar steady and avoid dizzy-headed falls.

Balance your protein and carbohydrates to maintain regenerative processes and keep your energy steady.

find out more about how nutrition can prevent bone loss. A little research about how Vitamin D, calcium, protein and sodium affect bone health can give you some surprising insights...and it may help keep you on your feet.

to view our free video“Hydration/Dehydration--To Drink or Not to Drink?”

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thE JOy Of gIVINgDo you have a heart for volunteer work? Barbara winkler has a heart for volunteer work and was awarded the Dr. Vernon Smith Award for 2012. This award is presented annually to the volunteer that best represents the spirit of volunteerism. Barbara and her husband Don have been serving as volunteers at The Manor since 2005 with Don currently serving as the president of the Auxiliary. The award-winning Auxiliary at Morningside Ministries at The Manor has been providing volunteer opportunities for over 40 years. whether it is spending time visiting a resident, reading to a resident, preparing birthday

gift bags for residents, or spending some time in the Morninglory Gift Shop, the Auxiliary has opportunities that will fit your passion for volunteer work. Many of the older adults we serve have so many life lessons to share. Become a volunteer and enjoy the privilege of getting to know some a m a z i n g seniors!

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forvolunteersto become a volunteer,

please call (210) 731-1000.

MORNINGSIDE MINISTRIES700 BABCOCK ROADSAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78201

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